Seaport · Mexico
Port of Pichilingue
Pichilingue (Mexico) is a small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 15917). It lies on the Gulf of California.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Mexico
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- MXPIC
- World Port Index no.
- 15917
- Coordinates
- 24.27°N, 110.33°W
- Harbor size
- Small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (breakwater)
- Shelter afforded
- Good
- Waters
- Gulf of California; North Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- Mexico West Coast
- Repairs
- Moderate
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 11.0 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 11.0 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 9.4 m |
Navigation and port entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
Services
- Medical facilities
- Garbage disposal
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
Communications and connections
- Radio
- Radiotelephone
- Airport
Only items reported as available in the World Port Index are listed.
Distance from Vietnam
Great-circle (straight-line) distances from Vietnam’s main port clusters. Actual sea routes are longer, as ships follow sea lanes around land.
| From | Great-circle distance |
|---|---|
| Cat Lai (Ho Chi Minh City) | 7,780 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 7,780 nm |
| Hai Phong | 7,340 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Pichilingue, with full port guides:
Data source
Port characteristics on this page come from the NGA World Port Index (Pub. 150, U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency), as distributed in the seaport-data-js dataset. The index is a navigational reference and may not reflect recent construction, terminal changes or current operating limits. Always confirm details with the port authority, agent or carrier. Sailing directions: Sailing Directions Pub. 153 (Enroute) - West Coasts of Mexico and Central America.
Frequently asked questions about Pichilingue
Where is Port of Pichilingue?
Pichilingue (Mexico) lies on the Gulf of California, at about 24.27°N, 110.33°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Pichilingue?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE MXPIC for Pichilingue. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Pichilingue from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 7,780 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 7,340 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Manzanillo (Mexico), Ensenada, Lázaro Cárdenas.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Pichilingue?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Pichilingue through our carrier contracts and agent network. Send us your cargo details for a quote.
Information on this page is general guidance compiled by Global Logistic Group from public sources. Port facilities, carrier networks, routings and transit times change frequently; always confirm current schedules, cut-offs and requirements with us or the carrier before booking.